Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of herbicides and insecticides. Its isothiocyanate group reacts readily with nucleophiles, enabling the formation of thiourea derivatives and heterocyclic compounds with biological activity. Also employed in the preparation of coordination complexes for catalytic applications. Its chloro and isothiocyanato functionalities allow for selective sequential reactions, making it valuable in multi-step organic synthesis.